Coaching & Consulting
“With so much information available on social media, why do I need a Sailing Coach/Consultant?”
The term “misinformation” has recently become a popular concept; that not all information is accurate, and opinion is often infused with a confidence and sold as certainty. With so much information at our fingertips, there’s a lot of noise to cut through. There’s an almost endless stream of recent entries to the sport that generate audiences in order to generate revenues. On one hand, social media in sailing has done wonders to increase interest in the sport, lifestyle, and share information. On the other, there are many individuals who are trying to sell you something, convinced of their knowledge, because it’s THEIR knowledge. But it’s often very limited knowledge.
What we offer you is EXPERTISE! Whether you are learning how to sail a boat, the "ins & outs" of operating and maintaining a boat, or you’re entering the market to purchase a boat - we offer a proven professional background, industry qualifications, and a proven track record. As owners/operators of a professional Yacht Brokerage (blueyonderyachts.com), as a qualified Yacht & Small Craft Surveyor (yachtsurveymexico.com), as a NauticEd Affiliated Sailing School, a dealership for Rainman Watermakers, and as a sailmaker working with one of the top lofts on the planet, we have the direct industry and lifestyle knowledge of these diverse aspects of cruising.
When it comes to making such a significant lifestyle decision, and significant expense - to buy a cruising yacht and leave the predictability of a domestic life - you CANNOT afford to be misinformed!
We’ve lived it. We sold our house, our cars, and all our possessions. We moved aboard our sailboat and set off sailing full-time for 5 years, in 4 countries, and have dealt with the pitfalls and realities that affect your life aboard. We’ve navigated the realities of a nomadic life at sea, in foreign ports, and adjusting to the unexpected and life altering events that occur while embarking on a cruising lifestyle.
We’ve worked first-hand with 100’s of clients in negotiations for the sales and purchases of yachts, expensive equipment, inspections of vessels, advising the safety and protection of their investments and families. This is more than just the very real responsibilities that the above entails, it’s also a passion and lifestyle for us! Relationships shared in anchorages and experiences for a lifetime. We truly care about your success as cruisers, and we have paid our dues to formalize that experience and share this knowledge with you!
So, if you’re ready to begin this journey, we’re ready to empower you!
Coaching Memberships
When you sign up for membership to our exclusive coaching, you get exactly what you need to successfully live the sailing & cruising lifestyle. Become a valued member and get premium access, support, materials, resources, and community - all at a level that matches your unique needs and interests!
- CREWMembership$29USD
- Learn To Sail Mexico sailors mesh snap-back hat (after 2 installments)
- 2 x 5 min video/call Q&A sessions
- Access to Members Only “Cockpit Club”
- Members Only video content
- 2 FREE sailing courses! and online logbook
- 5% discount on Consulting Packages
- SKIPPERMembership$79USD
- Learn To Sail Mexico sailors mesh snap-back hat
- 3 x 15 min video/call Q&A sessions
- Limited texting access (10 text exchanges/mo)
- Access to Members Only “Cockpit Club”
- Members Only video content
- 2 FREE sailing courses! and online logbook
- 10% discount on Consulting Packages
- MASTERMembership$119USD
- Learn To Sail Mexico sailors mesh snap-back hat
- 3 x 30 min video/call Q&A sessions
- Unlimited texting access
- Individually tailored Cruising Plan - a plan for getting you on the water and achieving your goals! (after 3 installments)
- Access to Members Only “Cockpit Club”
- Members Only video content
- 2 FREE sailing courses! and online logbook
- PLUS! Skipper Large Sailboat Course (after 4 installments)
- PLUS! Eligibility to join us on the water for a day-trip (after 2 installments - travel expenses not included)
- PLUS! Eligibility to join a multi-day trip (after 5 installments - travel expenses not included, subject to availability)
- 20% discount on Consulting Packages
Our Consulting Offers
We know how scary it can be to navigate the unchartered waters of certain parts of boat-life, like buying your first boat! There's so much to know, and one misstep can cost oodles in time and/or money if you're not careful.
So if you're working towards a specific boat-life goal and you're not sure how to make the right next step (or even what the steps are!), don't feel like you have to go it alone. We're here to offer our years of hard-won experience and knowledge so that your experience will be as easy-breezy as possible!
- Buying A BoatCaptain Josh will advise you on all of the aspects listed below for purchasing a boat$799USD
- Establishing budgets
- Establishing needs criteria
- Reviewing boat options available on the market
- Sold comps analysis
- Producing short-list of boat options
- Preparing offers
- Review of due-diligence and documentation processes
- Working with Brokers (as applicable)
- Receiving quotes & selecting a Surveyor
- Location analysis
- Review of local resources & trades
- Survey & sea-trial process
- Reviewing reports
- Negotiating offer to account for deficiencies
- Delivery planning
- Closing processes
- Taking delivery
- In-Person RepresentationCaptain Josh will advise you in all the same processes as the Buying A Boat package, plus Josh will personally attend during the inspection/sea trial as your trusted advisor. This is different from acting as your buyer's broker in that you retain full agency; Josh is only there to give sound advice. One of the biggest advantages of this method is that the listing broker is not splitting a commission and is, therefore, in no way deincentivized from working with you$999USD
- Everything in "Buying A Boat"
- Knowledgeable "second set of eyes" on everything you're reviewing with your surveyor, if you've hired a surveyor
- Second opinion on items reported in a survey report
- Your advocate when dealing with brokers
- An impartial observer of the vessel condition and services provided
- Keeping folks honest: when you show up with your own "team", particularly when you're not an experienced buyer, your team having experience will keep services on their toes!
- Sell Your BoatThis package will assist you in the following aspects of marketing your boat for sale$199USD
- 6-month Listing in one of our MLS for your market location
- Listing is pushed to social media marketing platforms
- Producing price comps based on make/model/year for your vessel
- Guiding you and preparing the copy to generate a detailed listing that is professional in appearance
- Advice for generating the photography and applying photo filters for best online presentation
- Hosting video walkthrough content on our YouTube channel (as appropriate)
- Providing you specific advice (based on our experience brokering) to best position your boat for the fastest sale possible
- Survey A BoatIf you have narrowed down your boat search and are ready to move forward in the next step of whether or not to make the purchase, and you want a more in-depth representation than our other packages, you can hire Captain Josh's services to complete a comprehensive Condition & Valuation survey and report.Quote Based On Scope
- Formal survey performed to a high, professional standard
- Meticulous inspection of hull and machinery
- Utilizing latest in inspection equipment and techniques
- Producing a detailed report that is accepted by insurance providers
- Designing A SailWe work with one of, if not the, premiere loft in the world. Located in Sri Lanka, this loft only manufactures for sailmakers and not direct-to-consumer. We work with this loft versus competitors as they offer unrivaled variety in options for sail cloth, laminates, and production methods, giving us virtually unlimited options with which we can meet any desires our cilents may have.
This package involves consulting with you on the following aspects of a new sail purchase:
Quote Based On Specs- Free quote for delivery to your desired location
- Review of intended use and climates
- Vessel specifications
- Hardware requirements
- Performance requirements
- Cost considerations
- Rig measurement instructions and forms
- Review of measurements and photographs
- Confirmation of build specifications
- Designer review of parameters and specs
- Confirmation of build specs and PDF design draft
- Secure financial transaction for confirmed orders
- Quality assurance of finished product